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Pneumococcal disease

very serious disease that leads to more


deaths in the United States than all other >> << infections combined. Pneumococcal infection can cause


life-threatening pneumonia and causes about 40,000 deaths annually


in the United States. It can be concluded at any time of year


, but most common in winter months. According >> << Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), pneumonia and influenza


together the leading cause of infectious disease death in


United States. Pneumococcal infections caused by bacteria Streptococcus


pneumonia, also known as pneumococcus. The most common types


infections caused by this bacteria include middle ear infection,


pneumonia, blood infection (bacteremia), sinus, and


meningitis. The bacteria spreads through contact between persons


sick or carrying the bacteria in the throat. Transfer


mainly due to the spread of respiratory droplets in strattera prescription the nose or mouth


streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine

Rights of pneumococcal infection. Pneumococcal pneumonia >> << are the most common clinical manifestation of pneumococcal infection >> << among adults. An estimated 175 000 hospitalizations in pneumococcal pneumonia


occur annually in the United States. Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for persons at risk for serious >> << pneumococcal infections, including the age of 2 years or


older with certain chronic diseases, and all persons aged 65


years and older. Pneumococcal vaccine is usually given only once. This protects most people for life, although some may need


get booster shot after 5 years. Pneumococcal shot protects


persons from serious infections in blood and brain


can cause dangerous diseases, hospitalization or death. Shot


very safely and not feel sick. Where flu vaccine


No, a pneumococcal vaccination


still recommended for those who qualify. Pneumococcal vaccine


but not a substitute for influenza vaccination. It is available >> << when you go to the doctor. Make sure you ask about it. For more information, contact your doctor or district


Department of Health and explore the links below to pneumococcal vaccine >>. << All links below open in a new window. Primary and preventive health services. Administration and management


nursing home facilities. . << >>

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